St John Specialty Care Center
Mars, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395164) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (724) 625-1571 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St John Specialty Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
St John Specialty Care Center reports 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.3%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
St John Specialty Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
St John Specialty Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Mars, Butler County, Pennsylvania, certified for Medicare and Medicaid. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since January 26, 1967. The facility is certified for 150 beds and has an average daily census of 135.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, St John Specialty Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.3%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families are advised to review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details regarding this designation.
No chain affiliation or ownership change in the past 12 months is indicated in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St John Specialty Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a 52.3% nursing turnover rate; the staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is indicated in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 150 beds and has an average daily census of 135.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 26, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure performance; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7246251571 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7246251571 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395164?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.